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Get Beyond “Fine” Talking to Your Kids

Discover tips on how to engage your children in ways that go beyond surface-level responses and foster real connection.

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10 Ways YOU Can Build a Healthy Relationship

A healthy relationship is based on equality and respect, not power and control. You've heard the experts say that maintaining a healthy relationship takes work. That's true. But with a little extra effort, you can set the stage for a healthy, functional, intimate relationship with your partner.

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How Do I Know What College Is Right for Me?

Discover the perfect college fit tailored to your unique goals and lifestyle. Let the Voluntary Education Center at your installation help guide you through the process of finding the right education path.

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PCS Child Care Costs Pilot Program

The Department of Defense kicked off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.

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Working Through Tough Transitions With Children

Be aware of signs that may have negative impact on your child’s transition and try some of these best practices to help ease theirs and your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move.

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Summer is the Perfect Time to Volunteer

Each installation has a variety of programs that are looking for volunteers throughout the summer months. Decide today to volunteer at your installation while gaining new friends, getting the inside scoop on your installation’s upcoming activities, and providing support to youth programs within your community.

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Unplug and Spend Time Outdoors as a Family

Now is the time to put the electronics aside, choose a trail, and spend time outdoors with your family.

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OSCAR Teams Provide Peer-to-Peer support for Managing Stress

Even the most motivated and well-trained Marines can find themselves challenged by stress. From everyday life to mission-driven deployments and combat. Stress in the Marine Corps world is inevitable.

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Eight Ways to Ramp Up Your Career

Eight ways to ramp up your career.

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Bring a M4L Rep on Your Transition Journey

Marine for Life Representatives are embedded in communities throughout the United States and build and sustain networks of Marine-friendly employers and local resources.

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Networking Strategies for Employment-Seeking Veterans and Military Spouses

The Marine For Life Network is powerful for those transitioning service members and spouses seeking employment.

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When Should You Sign Your Child Up for Swim Lessons?

Discover the perfect time to enroll your child in swim lessons, while also keeping their maturity, developmental abilities, and comfort level of water in mind.

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Time for a Budget Checkup

Financial checkups are designed to ensure you are on track with your goals and prepared for any unexpected changes.

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Stay Connected and Informed on Your Child's Education

A new school year is about to begin, and you might be wondering how to stay up-to-date on the latest information from the school. Stay connected with your child(ren)’s education and school by following their social media channels, volunteering at the school, or signing your kid(s) up for extracurricular activities.

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Planning for the Transition to Civilian Life

Preparing Marines for the civilian workforce.

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Use Your Creative Side to Strengthen Your Coping Skills

Whether making art alone, with your family, in the community, or with an art therapist, creative coping can help you “draw” your way to better health and family readiness.

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Dangers of Limited Sleep

Many factors could be causing damage to your sleep. Luckily, there are things you can do about it to turn those bad habits into good ones.

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Do a Check-Up on Your Finances

Financial wellness is a state of being in which you can meet current and future financial obligations. Enjoying life is easier when you have a solid financial plan in place.

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Keep More in Your Wallet During the Holidays

Five tips to keep more cash in your wallet while enjoying the holiday season.

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Spouses Benefit from Self-Care While Marines Are Deployed

It is important to care for your mind, body, and spirit throughout your Marine’s deployment.

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How To Improve Your Credit Score in the Upcoming Year 

A solid understanding of personal finances will help with understanding the impacts on credit scores, and how to improve them.

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Healthy Relationship Foundations - START HERE

Strong relationships start with a solid foundation. Whether it’s with your partner, family, or friends, healthy communication, trust, and mutual respect are key.

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Fine Tune Fitness with Volume Control

Whether you’re training for readiness or recovery, balance is everything.

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Are You Ready to Conquer the CFT?

Combat Fitness Training for the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) season is here.

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Create a Card to Show a Teacher Your Appreciation

Create a Card to Show a Teacher Your Appreciation - Printable coloring pages!

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Not All Family Members See Things the Same Way

Marine Corps Family Team Building offers a workshop called Four Lenses which helps to navigate the diverse ways we view the world and function in it.

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Recurring Events at MCAS Miramar

If you are looking for activities, workshops, and family events to take part of on base, here is a list of recurring events that you can get involved in at Miramar.

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Eight Healthy Tips to Digest During National Nutrition Month

Supercharge your March with eight tips to enhance your life during National Nutrition Month.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – January 2025

Winter can magnify grief, but resilience is possible through self-care, connection, and honoring loved ones. Explore ways to navigate this season with strength.

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Financial Savings Tips for the Summer

Save money this summer by budgeting for travel, taking advantage of military discounts, and cutting unnecessary expenses while still enjoying seasonal activities.

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Routines that Help with Trauma Recovery

Discover recovery trauma tips to incorporate into your daily routine.

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Tips for Staying Centered in Recovery

Recovery involves a daily commitment to making healthy choices. Follow these four tips to assist you in staying centered during your recovery.

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Strengthening Your Family’s Well-Being

Whether you’re biologically related, friends, or fellow warfighters, a healthy, supportive family system is key to our overall well-being and personal development.

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Maintain Total Fitness During the Holidays

Semper Fit is available throughout the holiday season to help you maintain your total fitness.

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Maximize Your Chances of Landing the Job: Tips and Ticks from HR on Interviewing

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New Resource Helps Military Families Thrive

Explore the Thrive Initiative and discover online resources designed to support your family's growth, well-being, and success.

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Know Your Zone – The Stress Continuum

The Stress Continuum – the tool that can assist you in monitoring your stress and the stress of others.

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Places HSAs and FSAs Intersect TRICARE

Know the details surrounding Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts and how they work alongside your TRICARE coverage.

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11 Reasons to Do AMP-IT Right Now

You’ve heard about High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT), but what about Aquatics Maximum Power Intensity Training (AMP-IT)? AMP-IT is a water-based workout suitable for all fitness levels. AMP-IT isn’t like the water aerobics classes you’ve seen before. It’s a high intensity fitness class that will increase muscle endurance, improve cardiovascular-respiratory function, and aid in injury rehabilitation.

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Tips on Going Back to School as a Military Spouse?

Spouse resources to meet your educational goals.

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Maintaining Your Current Professional License After PCS’ing

The Family Member Employment Assistance Program, also known as FMEAP, is the central point of contact for the Spouse Relicensing Reimbursement Program. Authorized under the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Embrace Transition with M4LN Support

Transitioning from military service can feel overwhelming, but with readiness, flexibility, and the support of the M4LN, you can embrace change and thrive in your new journey.

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Marine Corps Family Team Buildings Hosts Basic Stress Management Workshop

Join Marine Corps Family Team Building for their Basic Stress Management Workshop and learn what stress is and how to manage it.

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Six Essential Tips for a Successful College Application

Six tips to successfully apply to college.